Fillmore County Court Report

The following non-confidential traffic and criminal cases from 3/6 to 3/12/12 were compiled from reports released from the Fillmore County Court Administrator's office.

Chatfield Police Dept.

Melissa Ann Herron, 37, Fountain; 10/10/11, Driving after driver's license suspension (stay of adjudication); remain law abiding, no same or similar offenses, not drive without valid license or insurance. All fines, surcharges, court costs, restitution, and/or fees imposed are due on the date imposed unless the court otherwise establishes a due date or a payment plan.

Melissa Ann Herron, 37, Fountain; 10/10/11, Owner who is not driver must later produce proof of insurance if required; Fees $290, jail 30 days (stayed 1 year), remain law abiding, no same or similar offenses, not drive without valid license or insurance. All fines, surcharges, court costs, restitution, and/or fees imposed are due on the date imposed unless the court otherwise establishes a due date or a payment plan.

Fillmore County Sheriff Dept.

Tanner James Ferschweiler, 22, Rochester; 1/29/12, DWI-operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol; Fees $1,115 ($700 stayed 1 year), jail 90 days (87 days stayed 1 year), supervised probation 1 year, remain law abiding, no same or similar offenses, no alcohol/ controlled substance use, no possession of alcohol or drugs, no driving without insurance, sign probation agreement, complete chemical assessment, DWI clinic, do not enter bars or liquor stores, can still work at liquor store. All fines, surcharges, court costs, restitution, and/or fees imposed are due on the date imposed unless the court otherwise establishes a due date or a payment plan.

Christopher Harold Kent, 39, Viola; 11/04/11, Use artificial lights on highway/field/ woodland/forest-2 hours after sunset thru sunrise; Fees $100, remain law abiding, no same or similar offense, will not hunt or fish without proper license.

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